Cowgirls
Dressing in Fancy Western Attire does not have to be complicated or cause stress when standing in front of your closet. Take a deep breath and say this word with us…Accessories!. You can add one or more theme appropriate accessories to a simple black dress or nice jeans and top and you are good to go. How fancy you want to be depends on you. Let’s look at the different ways you can sparkle at the Celebration of Care and get your Rodeo Chic on.
Boots
Cowboy and cowgirl boots are some of the most iconic pieces in the rodeo and western repertoire. They are the staples of the style and can make any outfit. Boots come in several different toe types: snip, round, square, broad square, and traditional western. When it comes to choosing the type of boot toe you want, it comes down to comfort, personal preference, and your outfit choices.
If you’re a low-key cowgirl, you can always go the more traditional or classic route, where decorations are sparse. If you like a bit more frill, go with the cowgirl boots that are embroidered with bright fantastic designs, embellished with rhinestones, covered with fun fringes and more.
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So grab a pair of boots and throw on a dress and you are ready:
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Once you have your boots picked out, it’s time to find the right bottoms. When it comes to western chic, you have a few options. You could go with the classics or doll it up. The choice is yours.
Jeans – These are closet must-haves for most of us. Your perfect western jeans will be a dark denim boot cut or straight leg jean. Once you’ve found the perfect pair of jeans, you can leave them be, or add some sparkles to customize them.
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Skirts – Skirts are easy to mix and match when it comes to the rodeo style. A midi length circle skirt with or without pleats are a great choice. So is a prairie skirt in denim, neutral color or stripes. Like jeans, you can keep it simple and just add your own flare.
Rodeo Cowgirl Tops - Button down shirts, be they denim, plaid or solid, are excellent when it comes to customizing. You could tie the ends together in the middle or tuck it into your jeans and give yourself that classic cowgirl look. Some of the solid button downs come with designs embroidered along the front and back. Others come with frills and embroidered designs. There’s really no wrong decision when it comes to picking out the right button down.
Dresses – If you want to go a little further into the classy rodeo chic outfit, wear a dress. Rodeo dresses range in styles from the single shoulder show off, to the long sleeve conservative. Don’t have a rodeo dress, no problem. Just wear a dress you have and add accessories.
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A Rodeo Icon, The Cowboy Hat
The easiest way to westernize any outfit! The iconic piece of western wear that every cowgirl must have is the cowboy hat. So many styles to choose from!
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Bandanas – These are great for tying around the neck. You can wear them with the flag straight in front, off to the side, or behind you. You can even fold them into a straight line and wear them in a “choker” style.
Belts & Buckles – Ranging from thick to slender, light to dark, and plain to fabulous, belts are another one of those items you will want to add to your outfit. For jeans and other bottoms with belt loops, you may want to stick to slender or medium width. For dresses and skirts, a thick belt sitting on the waist line is a great way to bring out that extra pop in your outfit. Belt buckles are one of the few things that you want to make a statement with. They are one of the most important features of the cowgirl’s rodeo wardrobe. Some have full scenes engraved in them, while others simply have a few letters or swirly designs. They range from brilliant gold and silver to matte solid backgrounds.
Jewelry – Silver and turquoise jewelry are safe bets when it comes to getting into that chic cowgirl look. Chandelier or classic hoop earrings go great with dresses. Bracelets and long-chain necklaces with pendants are also good bets for bringing out that traditional style.
You can see that it is relatively easy to get your cowgirl on and be rodeo chic. Check out these people in their Fancy Western Wear!
Is generously offering a 10% discount to anyone who shops at either of their stores for their outfits by mentioning Hospice East Bay.
They have a large selection of clothes, bolos, belts/buckles/hats/and tons of boots.
The 2 locations are:
Baughman’s Western Outfitters
2029 1st Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Tel: 925.447.5767
Or
Christesen’s
633 Main St.
Pleasanton, CA
94566
Tel: 925.846.2169